Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 Ioniq Hybrid | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 Ioniq Hybrid | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 Ioniq Hybrid | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 Ioniq Hybrid | 42 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system42
- Service brakes27
- Unknown or other22
- Engine20
- Vehicle speed control15
- Power train15
- Forward collision avoidance12
- Fuel/propulsion system9
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 5 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 5 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Ioniq Hybrid in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The wheel nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque.As a result, they could become detached, thus limiting driving stability and increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the Ioniq Hybrid.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA recalls